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MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Betterment financing can include more than just energy efficiency, for other important items like septic-to-sewer
  • Again, betterment financing can be used for more than just heat pumps and energy-efficiency measures,
  • In closing, betterment financing can bring billions in private-sector financing to bear.
  • supports energy efficiency, but also renewable energy and other resilience-focused improvements, really
  • energy efficiency, but also renewable energy and other resilience focus improvements, really with no
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on several housing-related bills, with chairs Adrienne Madaro and James Eldridge framing the discussion as part of the Legislature’s broader response to the state’s housing crisis and noting that many of the bills build on the 2024 Affordable Homes Act. The chairs reviewed hearing procedures, including the three-minute oral testimony limit, the option to submit written testimony, and the hybrid format. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony began with support for H. 3278, a bill to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Representative Worel argued that higher-end real estate transactions should contribute more to fund affordable housing production, saying the measure would not burden working families and would help address racial inequities in homeownership and displacement. Representative Soder then supported H. 3247, which would promote redevelopment of abandoned buildings through expanded tax incentives for renovating vacant properties for sale or rent, arguing that it would bring blighted units back into use and generate future tax revenue. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3040/S. 1969, residential improvement or R-PACE legislation. Robert Giles of Home Run Financing and Nicole Steele of Amalgamated Bank described the program as a voluntary, assessment-based financing tool that could help homeowners pay for energy efficiency, resilience, and other major repairs without upfront costs, and said it could complement existing Mass Save programs while expanding access to more homeowners. In contrast, Judith Lieben of the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute opposed H. 3039/S. 1946, the Housing Development Incentive Program bill, arguing it would expand subsidies for market-rate and luxury housing in Gateway Cities instead of directing resources to low-income renters. Representative Hawkins also testified in support of H. 3121, which would end large investor control of homes in Massachusetts by imposing an excise tax on large owners of small residential properties and using the revenue for first-time homebuyer down payment assistance. After testimony and a few member questions, the chairs asked whether anyone else wished to testify and then adjourned the hearing.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 27th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 13, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Energy,
  • and Finance Committee.
  • the New Mexico Finance Authority to establish rules, making an appropriation.
  • House Appropriations and Finance Committee, Ranking Member D. Johnson (member_22651).
  • Her classroom is a vibrant hub of energy, movement, conversation, and discovery.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/29/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It notes uh energy efficiency. embracing um distributed energy embracing um distributed energy resources
  • It notes uh energy efficiency.
  • </c> energy within one year. energy within one year. Sound<00:32:51.360><c> right?
  • Defining the Clean Energy and Department of Energy 10-year state energy strategy, including the technology
  • </c><01:03:23.039><c> me,</c><01:03:23.200><c> is</c> energy or clean energy, excuse me, is energy or
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025

Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the drinking water side, they could work with the finance authority to finance the...
  • I know the Board of Finance, I believe, has some emergency financing powers, but our infrastructure programs
  • energy generation, totaling 1.7 million.
  • This is training for clean energy jobs.
  • So that's the role that the energy coaches play.
Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 05/13/2026

Energy And Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a total clean energy funds is going to be.
  • It moves to the Finance Committee.
  • This bill will advance to the Finance Committee.
  • This bill will move to Finance. Thanks.
  • This bill will move to Finance.
Committee: Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, met to consider a series of energy, utility, housing, and labor-related bills. The committee discussed Senator Parker’s clean hydrogen bill authorizing NYSERDA to administer programs to fund clean hydrogen projects, with members debating how it would be financed through NYSERDA’s system benefit charge and RGGI funds and whether there should be a fiscal estimate. Despite concerns from some members about cost transparency and the use of ratepayer-supported funds, the bill advanced to the Finance Committee with three without-recommendation votes. The committee also advanced Senator Parker’s bill directing NYSERDA to study hydrogen feasibility, Senator Gonzalez’s Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Program bill, Senator Hinchey’s natural carbon sequestration research program bill, Senator Gineris’s bill increasing penalties for utility annual report failures, Senator Comrie’s EV charging fee transparency bill, and Senator Parker’s battery energy storage workforce and labor standards bill. Senator Comrie’s outage hotline bill moved to third reading, while Senator Parker’s renewable hydrogen center program bill advanced despite a technical objection that a deadline in the bill had already passed, and the battery storage bill was referred to the Labor Committee. Several bills drew specific concerns. On the outage hotline bill, members questioned whether small municipal electric and water systems should be exempted rather than required to petition for an exemption, and one member said they would not support the bill without a carve-out. On the annual report penalty bill, members asked about the lack of documentation for the penalty increase and whether municipal utilities would be affected; the sponsor explained the penalty was updated from a 1900-era statute to reflect inflation and that municipal utilities file with the PSC. On the EV charging transparency bill, a member suggested the bill should also require credit card payment options, not just prohibit mobile-device-only payment. On the battery storage labor bill, members asked whether remote operations would count as on-site work and whether out-of-state remote monitoring would be covered; the sponsor said that was the intent and would follow up with labor counsel on residency questions. The committee concluded by adjourning after moving the listed bills forward.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-01-06 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.164 — Government Operations. S.165 — Finance.
  • S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.170 — Natural Resources and Energy.
  • S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.170 — Natural Resources and Energy.
  • S.202 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.203 — Judiciary. S.204 — Finance.
  • &gt;&gt; finance &gt;&gt; finance &gt;&gt; s<00:41:49.359><c> 205</c> S.205 — Finance.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/25/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Energy Resources. Energy Resources.
  • The Heights Community Energy has secured the Minnesota Climate Innovation and Finance Authority's first-ever
  • This is a community-scale clean energy infrastructure project where public financing could fill an essential
  • </c> geothermal energy. geothermal energy.
  • </c> energy sector. energy sector.
Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We believe that it takes energy and effort to do something with excellence.
  • Thank you to the oil and gas workers who are out there every day producing energy for us. Mr.
  • Body, folks who are here, I want to rise in support of our energy production industry.
  • Kyle Armstrong from Armstrong Energy, and Mr. Jason Sandal from Aztec Drilling.
  • Well, as presentations from the Legislative Finance Committee. Thank you very much.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is embarking upon for its energy sector?
  • Final comments from Department of Finance?
  • . ...provides a good market for green energy.
  • World Energy and GIVO.
  • Brain and Merritt, Department of Finance.
Summary: The subcommittee heard extensive testimony on the governor’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit, which would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036. The Department of Finance and CARB argued the proposal would help decarbonize aviation, support a long-term transition in the fuel sector, and encourage in-state investment and jobs. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and several outside witnesses recommended rejecting the proposal, saying it is a relatively expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, could have uncertain or limited net climate benefits, and may shift limited feedstocks away from renewable diesel rather than create additional fuel supply. A major point of debate was whether the credit would mainly benefit California refineries and workers or instead subsidize out-of-state producers while reducing revenue for transportation programs. Supporters, including union members, refinery workers, airlines, Boeing, and airport representatives, said SAF is one of the few viable near-term options for aviation, that California should keep fuel production and jobs in-state, and that the credit would help maintain refinery operations and support the industry’s transition. Opponents, including the LAO, trucking and fuels groups, environmental organizations, and county/road advocates, warned that the proposal could raise gasoline and diesel prices, reduce diesel excise tax revenue for highways and local streets and roads, and provide limited climate benefit compared with other uses of state funds. Some members also raised concerns about feedstock availability, food-system impacts, and whether the policy should be more narrowly targeted if the goal is to support a specific refinery. No vote was taken. The chair stated at the outset that all items on the agenda were being held open for a future hearing, and public comment was taken after the first item because of the level of interest. The hearing then continued with public testimony, which was split between strong support from labor and industry and strong opposition from environmental, transportation, and local government groups.
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 02/24/2026

Energy And Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill will move to the finance committee.
  • This bill moves to the finance committee.
  • This bill will advance to the Finance Committee.
  • This bill will move to the Finance Committee as well.
  • The bill advances to the Finance Committee.
Committee: Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, considered a lengthy agenda of energy- and utility-related bills. The committee discussed measures on utility outage penalties for combination utilities, a NYSERDA-backed electric landscaping rebate program, stronger utility storm response compliance, a study on utility reporting of late payments to credit agencies, a used zero-emission vehicle rebate program, alternative fuels along the New York State Thruway, a property tax exemption for energy-related utility real property, a NYSERDA pilot microgrid at Glenwood Houses, a prohibition on PSC approval of certain utility rate increases, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit, a usage monitoring program, and a bill on denial of increased utility rates and charges. Several bills prompted questions about who would pay for the programs or penalties, with sponsors and staff repeatedly stating that fines would be paid by utilities and that many programs would be funded through NYSERDA or existing appropriations, though members raised concerns about whether ratepayer funds or system benefits charges could be used. The electric landscaping rebate bill drew extended debate over whether its equipment definitions could allow companies to use battery equipment charged by generators, while the microgrid pilot and used EV rebate bills were defended as investments to improve reliability, lower peak costs, and build a secondary EV market. Senator May spoke in support of the Glenwood Houses microgrid and the related investment rationale. Most bills were advanced after motions and votes, often with some no votes or without-recommendation votes. The committee reported several measures to third reading, including the utility outage penalties bill, the utility storm response bill, the utility rate increase restriction bill, the usage monitoring program, and the denial of increased utility rates and charges bill. Other bills were advanced to the Finance Committee, Budget and Revenue Committee, or Local Government Committee, including the electric landscaping rebate program, the used EV rebate program, the alternative fuels bill, the tax exemption bill, the Glenwood Houses microgrid pilot, and the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/20/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finance. SB 1181: certified public account certification alternative.
  • Finance. SB 1207: appropriation, study, transportation infrastructure.
  • Finance. SB 1221: tax loss interpretation application hearing. Finance.
  • Finance. SB 1170: we did this page already, I think.
  • Finance. SB 2028: health insurance provisional provider credentialing. Finance.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established attendance, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guests, including the Doctor of the Day, a student shadowing a senator, representatives from Republic Services, and visitors from Copper Valley Energy. Senators also announced administrative deadlines, including extensions for opening Senate folders and for Senate bill introduction preparation, with the bill introduction deadline set for February 2. The main floor business was the reading and reference of a large number of Senate bills and resolutions across many subject areas, including education, government, appropriations, natural resources, health and human services, finance, judiciary and elections, and military affairs and border security. The calendar also included second-reading placement for another large group of bills covering topics such as firearms, behavioral health, family courts, insurance, water, taxation, public safety, and elections. No substantive debate or votes on the merits of the measures occurred during this portion beyond the procedural reading and referral of the bills. Standing committee reports were accepted without being read, and committee announcements were made for upcoming meetings of Government, Health and Human Services, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, Education, Judiciary and Elections, and Public Safety. The Senate then adjourned on motion until Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
DE
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force Jun 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Energy Advisory Council.
  • , and the energy office does for energy efficiency.
  • ; provide financing for generation, transmission, and energy storage projects; purchase and sell electric
  • And two recommendations having to do with financing: Delaware should study and evaluate a clean energy
  • F, provide financing for generation, transmission, and energy storage projects.
Summary: The meeting focused on finalizing recommendations from the Delaware Nuclear Energy Task Force, with most of the discussion centered on how the state should organize itself to evaluate and potentially pursue nuclear power. Public commenters strongly supported nuclear energy, emphasizing energy reliability, economic competitiveness, data center demand, and the need for Delaware to act quickly. Several speakers argued that Delaware is falling behind neighboring states and should not delay if it wants to attract developers and preserve access to federal tax incentives. Members then worked through revisions to the recommendations, especially the section on state actions moving forward. There was broad agreement that Delaware needs a clearly empowered leadership structure, but disagreement over the best form: a cabinet-level energy agency, an expanded existing agency such as DENREC, a dedicated coordinator, an expanded Sustainable Energy Utility, or a separate quasi-independent authority. Some members favored a nimble, one-off entity with bonding and financing authority; others cautioned against creating a new body outside state government and stressed the need for coordination with existing agencies, public oversight, and cost discipline. The group also discussed adding responsibilities such as site identification, public engagement, coordination with PJM and federal agencies, and financing tools, while removing or folding in items that seemed duplicative or too broad. The committee also revised earlier modules to broaden the focus from small modular reactors to nuclear power more generally, while keeping the task force’s original SMR work in view. Members agreed to keep recommendations on state and local regulatory readiness, financial mechanisms, permitting coordination, and public engagement, and to add a recommendation for Delaware to participate as an observer in the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative through NASEO and NARUC. The committee approved the revised Module Four recommendations by vote, with one abstention from Tom Noyes. Minutes from the prior meeting were also approved with minor corrections.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So first is the Department of Energy.
  • So first is the Department of Energy.
  • of California's energy ecosystem to deliver critical energy projects, despite the challenges that were
  • The energy working group includes the PUC, the Energy Commission, CAISO, Go-Biz, as well as the Natural
  • And the Governor's Office, the senior advisor for energy, also participates on the energy working group
Committee: House Utilities and Energy
Keywords: 988, house, all
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 13th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm not trying to get in your personal business, but you have financing and all that?
  • We're talking with two different financing groups to figure out which one is going to be the best option
  • Biomass companies present themselves as clean energy companies, but in reality they cut down forests,
  • process them into wood pellets, and ship them overseas to be burned for European energy companies.”
  • “Forests, processed them into wood pellets, and ship them overseas to be burned for European energy.
Bills: SCR53 , HB259 , HB267 , HB478 , HB548 , HB555 , HB617 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB848 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1166 , HB1195 , HB1230
Committee: Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Keywords: payable-on-death accounts, transfer-on-death accounts, estate planning, beneficiary designations, Louisiana law, task force, inheritance, nonprobate transfers, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 2nd, 2026 at 11:02 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • On energy prices, we're hearing a lot about the need for American energy independence.
  • What will actually get us to energy independence is diversifying our energy sources.
  • Accelerating the growth of new domestic energy sources increases our energy security.
  • It doesn't mention nuclear energy for any form of energy that is affordable and accessible.
  • Energy coming because it's not being leaked out of pipes is reducing our energy supply.
Committee: Senate Senate Budget
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/28/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I run policy for Cure Sarge Energy.
  • </c> uh run policy for cure Sarge energy uh run policy for cure Sarge energy we're<00:06:50.560><c> a
  • </c> national renewable energy national renewable energy Laboratory<00:11:12.120><c> um</c><00:11:12.480
  • Energy Information Administration.
  • consumers of energy while also largest consumers of energy while also providing<01:05:45.920><c> them
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 1st, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there is a thermal energy working group, a clean thermal energy working group established in the
  • to our energy situation and our decarbonization efforts.
  • and the distribution of geothermal energy.
  • And, as I mentioned, the bill establishes a five-member Energy Efficiency Management, Review, and Finance
  • And yes, today this energy bill is also a housing bill.
Keywords: 1212, all
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Mar 3rd, 2026 at 09:15 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Finance... Yeah, just a quick question.
  • "Well, and I don't know where it is in terms of finance.
  • "Well, and I don't know where it is in terms of finance.
  • "Well, and I don't know where it is in terms of finance.
  • Also, my understanding that Pugetown Energy just filed for a 30% rate increase for their energy, and
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: Senate and House Republican leaders held a media availability in Olympia as the 2026 session entered its final full week, focusing heavily on affordability, taxes, and the state operating budget. Senators Braun and Gildon, along with House Republicans Connors and Abbarno, criticized the House and Senate budget proposals as spending billions more than forecast revenue, relying on one-time money, the rainy day fund, and what they called unrealistic assumptions. They argued the budgets would worsen a future deficit and said Democrats were prioritizing special interests over fiscal restraint. A major topic was the proposed income tax on high earners, which Republicans said would likely expand over time and drive businesses and wealthy residents out of Washington. They also discussed other tax proposals they said would hurt affordability, including changes affecting data centers, nicotine products, prescription drug warehousing, retail bags, and bottles. House Republicans said they were working with some Democrats to oppose the income tax and urged the governor to veto it if it reaches his desk. They also said the budget process has excluded Republican input and relied on closed-door negotiations. Republicans also raised several policy issues they said were stalled or killed this session, including juvenile rehabilitation reform, child endangerment and fatality reporting, tort reform, and housing and energy policy. They criticized the House for not advancing measures they said would help with child safety, juvenile justice, housing supply, and energy diversity, and they opposed a data center tax/clawback bill they said could discourage investment and jobs, especially in rural communities. In response to questions, Braun said he planned to raise the income tax, the budget, juvenile rehabilitation, child endangerment, and tort reform in an upcoming meeting with the governor. No votes were taken during the availability.